Sandwich-type germanotungstates: structure and magnetic properties of the dimeric polyoxoanions [M4(H2O)2(GeW9O34)2]12 - (M = Mn2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Cd2+)

The novel dimeric germanotungstates [M(4)(H(2)O)(2)(GeW(9)O(34))(2)](12)(-) (M = Mn(2+), Cu(2+), Zn(2+), Cd(2+)) have been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, magnetic measurements, and (183)W-NMR spectroscopy. X-ray single-crystal analyses were carried out on Na(12)[Mn(4)(H(2)O)(2)(GeW(9)O(34))(2)].38H(2)O (Na(12)()-1), which crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/n, with a = 13.0419(8) A, b = 17.8422(10) A, c = 21.1626(12) A, beta = 93.3120(10) degrees, and Z = 2; Na(11)Cs(2)[Cu(4)(H(2)O)(2)(GeW(9)O(34))(2)]Cl.31H(2)O (Na(11)()Cs-2) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P, with a = 12.2338(17) A, b = 12.3833(17) A, c = 15.449(2) A, alpha = 100.041(2) degrees, beta = 97.034(2) degrees, gamma = 101.153(2) degrees, and Z = 1; Na(12)[Zn(4)(H(2)O)(2)(GeW(9)O(34))(2)].32H(2)O (Na(12)()-3) crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P, with a = 11.589(3) A, b = 12.811(3) A, c = 17.221(4) A, alpha = 97.828(6) degrees, beta = 106.169(6) degrees, gamma = 112.113(5) degrees, and Z = 1; Na(12)[Cd(4)(H(2)O)(2)(GeW(9)O(34))(2)].32.2H(2)O (Na(12)()-4) crystallizes also in the triclinic system, space group P, with a = 11.6923(17) A, b = 12.8464(18) A, c = 17.616(2) A, alpha = 98.149(3) degrees, beta = 105.677(3) degrees, gamma = 112.233(2) degrees, and Z = 1. The polyanions consist of two lacunary B-alpha-[GeW(9)O(34)](10)(-) Keggin moieties linked via a rhomblike M(4)O(16) (M = Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd) group leading to a sandwich-type structure. (183)W-NMR studies of the diamagnetic Zn and Cd derivatives indicate that the solid-state polyoxoanion structures are preserved in solution. EPR measurements on Na(12)()-1 at frequencies up to 188 GHz and temperatures down to 4 K yield a single, exchange-narrowed peak, at g(iso) = 1.9949, typical of Mn systems, and an upper limit of |D| = 20.0 mT; its magnetization studies still await further theoretical treatment. Detailed EPR studies on Na(11)()Cs-2 over temperatures down to 2 K and variable frequencies yield g( parallel ) = 2.4303 and g( perpendicular ) = 2.0567 and A( parallel ) = 4.4 mT (delocalized over the Cu(4) framework), with |D| = 12.1 mT. Magnetization studies in addition yield the exchange parameters J(1) = -11 and J(2) = -82 cm(-)(1), in agreement with the EPR studies.     

Structure,magnetism, and electrochemistry of the multinickel polyoxoanions [Ni6As3W24O94(H2O)2]17-, [Ni3Na(H2O)2(AsW9O34)2]11-, and [Ni4Mn2P3W24O94(H2O)2]17-

The three novel, multi-nickel-substituted heteropolytungstates [Ni(6)As(3)W(24)O(94)(H(2)O)(2)](17)(-) (1), [Ni(3)Na(H(2)O)(2)(AsW(9)O(34))(2)](11)(-) (2), and [Ni(4)Mn(2)P(3)W(24)O(94)(H(2)O)(2)](17)(-) (3) have been synthesized and characterized by IR, elemental analysis, electrochemistry, and magnetic studies. Single-crystal X-ray analysis was carried out on Na(16.5)Ni(0.25)[Ni(6)As(3)W(24)O(94)(H(2)O)(2)].54H(2)O, which crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 17.450(4) A, b = 17.476(4) A, c = 22.232(4) A, alpha = 85.73(3) degrees, beta = 89.74(3) degrees, gamma = 84.33(3) degrees, and Z = 2, Na(11)[Ni(3)Na(H(2)O)(2)(AsW(9)O(34))(2)].30.5H(2)O, which crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 12.228(2) A, b = 16.743(3) A, c = 23.342(5) A, alpha = 78.50(3) degrees, beta = 80.69(3) degrees, gamma = 78.66(3) degrees, and Z = 2, and Na(17)[Ni(4)Mn(2)P(3)W(24)O(94)(H(2)O)(2)].50.5H(2)O, which crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P2(1)/c, with a = 17.540(4) A, b = 22.303(5) A, c = 35.067(7) A, beta = 95.87(3) A, and Z = 4. Polyanion 1 consists of two B-alpha-(Ni(3)AsW(9)O(40)) Keggin moieties linked via a unique AsW(6)O(16) fragment, leading to a banana-shaped structure with C(2)(v)() symmetry. The mixed-metal tungstophosphate 3 is isostructural with 1. Polyanion 2 consists of two lacunary B-alpha-[AsW(9)O(34)](9)(-) Keggin moieties linked via three nickel(II) centers and a sodium ion. Electrochemical studies show that 1-3 exhibit a unique and reproducible voltammetric pattern and that all three compounds are stable in a large pH range. An investigation of the magnetic properties of 1-3 indicates that the exchange interactions within the trimetal clusters are ferromagnetic. However, for 1 and 3 intra- and intermolecular interactions between different trinuclear clusters are also present.     

Sandwich-type phosphotungstates: structure,electrochemistry, and magnetism of the trinickel-substituted polyoxoanion [Ni(3)Na(H(2)O)(2)(PW(9)O(34))(2)](11-)

The novel nickel-substituted, dimeric phosphotungstate [Ni(3)Na(H(2)O)(2)(PW(9)O(34))(2)](11-) (1) has been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and electrochemistry. X-ray single-crystal analysis was carried out on Na(11)[Ni(3)Na(H(2)O)(2)(PW(9)O(34))(2)].21.25H(2)O, which crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 12.2467(6) A, b = 16.6031(7) A, c = 22.4017(12) A, alpha = 73.9870(10) degrees, beta = 87.6060(10) degrees, gamma = 79.344(2) degrees, and Z = 2. The polyanion consists of two lacunary B-alpha-[PW(9)O(34)](9-) Keggin moieties linked via three nickel(II) centers and a sodium ion. The structure of 1 is composed of two fused Keggin fragments that represent different Baker-Figgis isomers (alpha- vs beta-type). Electrochemical studies show that 1 exhibits a stable and reproducible voltammetric pattern, with a first wave featuring a chemically reversible four-electron/four-proton process. An investigation of the magnetic properties indicates that the three nickel centers exhibit ferromagnetic exchange interaction.     

Organotin derivatives of alpha-[XIIIW9O33]9- (X = As,Sb) heteropolytungstates. Solution- and solid-state characterization of [[C6H5Sn)2O]2H(alpha-AsW9O33)2]9- and [(C6H5Sn)3Na3(alpha-SbW9O33)2]6-

The tris(phenyltin)-substituted tungstoantimonate(III) Cs6[(PhSn)3Na3(alpha-SbW9O33)2].20H2O (1) and the tetrakis-(phenyltin)-substituted tungstoarsenate(III) Na9[[(PhSn)2O]2H(alpha-AsW9O33)2].20H2O (2) have been prepared by reaction of phenyltin trichloride with Na9[alpha-SbW9O33].19.5H2O and Na9[alpha-AsW9O33].19.5H2O, respectively, in aqueous solution. The products were characterized by elemental analysis, X-ray crystallography, multinuclear NMR, and infrared spectroscopy. Crystals of 1 are monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n, with a = 13.7952(1) A, b = 22.3133(2) A, c = 34.4493(2) A, beta = 90.933(1) degrees, and Z = 4. Anion 1 has nominal D3h symmetry and contains three PhSn3+ groups and three sodium ions sandwiched between [alpha-SbW9O33]9- units. Crystals of 2 are triclinic, space group P1, with a = 15.272(6) A, b = 15.303(6) A, c = 16.760(7) A, alpha = 93.59(3) degrees, beta = 106.187(19) degrees, gamma = 112.23(3) degrees, and Z = 1. Anion 2 has nominal C2h symmetry and contains four PhSn3+ groups sandwiched between two [alpha-AsW9O33]9- units.     

Bimetallic cyanide-bridged complexes based on the photochromic nitroprusside anion and paramagnetic metal complexes. Syntheses, structures, and physical characterization of the coordination compounds [Ni(en)2]4[Fe(CN)5NO]2[Fe(CN)6]x5H2O, [Ni(en)2][Fe(CN)5NO]x3H2O, [Mn(3-MeOsalen)(H2O)]2[Fe(CN)5NO], and [Mn(5-Brsalen)]2[Fe(CN)5NO

The synthesis, crystal structure, and physical characterization of the coordination compounds [Ni(en)2]4[Fe(CN)5NO]2[Fe(CN)6]x5H2O (1), [Ni(en)2][Fe(CN)5NO]x3H2O (2), [Mn(3-MeOsalen)(H2O)]2[Fe(CN)5NO] (3), and [Mn(5-Brsalen)]2[Fe(CN)5NO] (4) are presented. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n (a = 7.407(4) A, b = 28.963(6) A, c = 14.744(5) A, alpha = 90 degrees, beta = 103.26(4) degrees, gamma = 90 degrees, Z = 2). Its structure consists of branched linear chains formed by cis-[Ni(en)2]2+ cations and ferrocyanide and nitroprusside anions. The presence of two kinds of iron(II) sites has been demonstrated by M?ssbauer spectroscopy. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/c (a = 11.076(3) A, b = 10.983(2) A, c = 17.018(5) A, alpha = 90 degrees, beta = 107.25(2) degrees, gamma = 90 degrees, Z = 4). Its structure consists of zigzag chains formed by an alternated array of cis-[Ni(en)2]2+ cations and nitroprusside anions. 3 crystallizes in the triclinic space group P1 (a = 8.896(5) A, b = 10.430(5) A, c = 12.699(5) A, alpha = 71.110(5) degrees, beta = 79.990(5) degrees, gamma = 89.470(5) degrees, Z = 1). Its structure comprises neutral trinuclear bimetallic complexes in which a central [Fe(CN)5NO]2- anion is linked to two [Mn(3-MeOsalen)]+ cations. 4 crystallizes in the tetragonal space group P4/ncc (a = 13.630(5) A, c = 21.420(8) A, Z = 4). Its structure shows an extended 2D neutral network formed by cyclic octameric [-Mn-NC-Fe-CN-]4 units. The magnetic properties of these compounds indicate the presence of quasi-isolated paramagnetic Ni2+ and Mn3+. Irradiated samples of the four compounds have been studied by differential scanning calorimetry to detect the existence of the long-lived metastable states of nitroprusside.     

Acyclic bis(N2O2 chelate) ligand for trinuclear d-block homo- and heterometal complexes

We have synthesized a new type of acyclic bis(N2O2 chelate) ligand that affords a C-shaped O6 site by the metalation of the N2O2 salamo sites. UV-vis titration clearly showed that complexation of H4L with MII (MnII, CoII, and NiII) affords the 1:3 complex [LM3]2+ in a cooperative fashion, whereas complexation with copper(II) gave two or more complexes in a stepwise fashion. The manganese(II) complex [LMn3(OAc)2(MeOH)2] crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P_1, with unit cell parameters a = 9.584(6) A, b = 13.666(9) A, c = 15.566(10) A, alpha = 108.702(8) degrees, beta = 95.255(4) degrees, gamma = 101.023(8) degrees, and Z = 2, and the cobalt(II) complex [LCo3(OAc)2(EtOH)2].2CHCl3 crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P_1, with unit cell parameters a = 13.291(6) A, b = 13.913(7) A, c = 14.599(8) A, alpha = 88.27(2) degrees, beta = 67.391(15)degrees, gamma = 73.90(2) degrees, and Z = 2. In the crystal structures, three metal ions occupied both the N2O2 and O6 sites of the ligand L4-. The resultant trinuclear complexes have a C- or S-shaped structure depending on the metal employed. The different nature of the N2O2 and O6 sites of the ligand H4L leads to the site-selective introduction of two different d-block transition metals. An X-ray crystallographic analysis revealed the structures of the two heterotrinuclear complexes, [LZn2Mn(OAc)2(MeOH)2] and [LCu2Zn(OAc)2(H2O)].     

Crystal structures and magnetic properties of two low-dimensional materials constructed from [Mn(III)(salen)H2O]+ and [M(CN)8](3-/4-) (M = Mo or W) precursors

The syntheses, X-ray structures, and magnetic behaviors of two new cyano-bridged assemblies, the molecular [Mn(III)(salen)H2O]3[W(V)(CN)8].H2O (1) and one-dimensional [Mn(salen)(H2O)2]2[[Mn(salen)(H2O)][Mn(salen)]2[Mo(CN)(8)]].0.5ClO4.0.5OH.4.5H2O (2), are presented. Compound 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic system, has space group P2(1)/c, and has unit cell constants a = 13.7210(2) A, b = 20.6840(4) A, c = 20.6370(2) A, and Z = 4. Compound 2 crystallizes in the triclinic system, has space group P, and has unit cell dimensions a = 18.428(4) A, b = 18.521(3) A, c = 18.567(4) A, and Z = 2. The structure of 1 consists of the asymmetric V-shaped Mn-NC-W-NC-Mn-O(phenolate)-Mn molecules, where W(V) coordinates with [Mn(salen)H2O] and singly phenolate-bridged [Mn(salen)H2O]2 moieties through the neighboring cyano bridges. The [W(V)(CN)8]3- ion displays distorted square-antiprism geometry. The structure of 2 consists of the cyano-bridged [Mn3(III)Mo(IV)]n- repeating units linked by double phenolate bridges into one-dimensional zigzag chains. The Mn(III) centers are bound to Mo(IV) of square-antiprism geometry through the neighboring cyano bridges. The magnetic studies of 1 reveal the antiferromagnetic intramolecular interactions through the CN and phenolate bridges and the relatively weak intermolecular interactions. Compound 1 becomes antiferromagnetically ordered below TN = 4.6 K. The presence of the magnetic anisotropy is documented with the MH measurements carried out for both polycrystalline and single-crystal samples. At T = 1.9 K, the spin-flop transition is observed in the field of 18 kOe applied parallel to the bc plane, which is the easy plane of magnetization. Field dependence of magnetization of 1 shows field-induced metamagnetic behavior from the antiferromagnetic ground state of ST = 3/2 to the state of ST = 5/2. The magnetic properties of 2 indicate a weak antiferromagnetic interaction between Mn(III) centers in double-phenolate-bridged [Mn(III)(salen)]2 dinuclear subunits and a very weak ferromagnetic interaction between them through the diamagnetic [Mo(IV)(CN)8]4- spacer.     

Combination of lacunary polyoxometalates and high-nuclear transition metal clusters under hydrothermal conditions. 3. Structure and characterization of [Cu(enMe)2]2{[Cu(enMe)2(H2O)]2[Cu6(enMe)2(B-a-SiW9O34)2]}.4H2O

A novel sandwich-type polyoxometalate incorporating a unique hybrid hexanuclear copper cluster, [Cu(enMe)2]2{[Cu(enMe)2(H2O)]2[Cu6(enMe)2(B-a-SiW9O34)2]}.4H2O (1, enMe=1,2-diaminopropane), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by the elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, TG analysis, magnetic properties, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data for 1: triclinic, P; a=12.5105(2), b=14.3710(2), c=17.2687(2) A; alpha=98.834(1), beta=110.744(1), gamma=104.711(1) degrees; V=2704.57(7) A3; rho=3.646 g/cm3; Z=1. X-ray crystallographic study shows that the molecular structure of 1 contains 10 copper ions: Six of them form an unprecedented inorganic-organic hybrid Cu6 cluster via edge-sharing combination of two CuO6 octahedra, two CuO5, and two CuO3N2 square pyramids and are encapsulated between two {B-a-SiW9O34} units. Two of them form two [Cu(enMe)2(H2O)]2+ complexes and further attach to the two {B-a-SiW9O34} units via two Cu-O=W bridges, acting as a decorated role. The remaining two form isolated [Cu(enMe)2]2+ complexes playing roles of charge-compensation and space-fillers. Magnetization measurement reveals that the hexanuclear copper cluster exhibits overall ferromagnetic interactions.     

Symmetric and asymmetric dinuclear manganese(IV) complexes possessing a [MnIV2(mu-O)2(muO2CMe)]3+ core and terminal Cl- ligands

The synthesis of new dinuclear manganese(IV) complexes possessing the [Mn(IV)(2)(mu-O)(2)(mu-O(2)CMe)](3+) core and containing halide ions as terminal ligands is reported. [Mn(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(2)(bpy)(2)](2)[MnCl(4)] (1; bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) was prepared by sequential addition of [MnCl(3)(bpy)(H(2)O)] and (NBzEt(3))(2)[MnCl(4)] to a CH(2)Cl(2) solution of [Mn(3)O(4)(O(2)CMe)(4)(bpy)(2)]. The complex [Mn(IV)(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(bpy)(2)(H(2)O)](NO(3))(2) (2) was obtained from a water/acetic acid solution of MnCl(2).4H(2)O, bpy, and (NH(4))(2)[Ce(NO(3))(6)], whereas the [Mn(IV)(2)O(2)(O(2)CR)X(bpy)(2)(H(2)O)](ClO(4))(2) [X = Cl(-) and R = Me (3), Et (5), or C(2)H(4)Cl (6); and X = F(-), R = Me (4)] were prepared by a slightly modified procedure that includes the addition of HClO(4). For the preparation of 4, MnF(2) was employed instead of MnCl(2).4H(2)O. [Mn(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(2)(bpy)(2)](2)[MnCl(4)].2CH(2)Cl(2) (1.2CH(2)Cl(2)) crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 21.756(2) A, b = 12.0587(7) A, c = 26.192(2) A, alpha = 90 degrees, beta = 111.443(2) degrees, gamma = 90 degrees, V = 6395.8(6) A(3), and Z = 4. [Mn(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(H(2)O)(bpy)(2)](NO(3))(2).H(2)O (2.H(2)O) crystallizes in the triclinic space group Ponemacr; with a = 11.907(2) A, b = 12.376(2) A, c = 10.986(2) A, alpha = 108.24(1) degrees, beta = 105.85(2) degrees, gamma = 106.57(1) degrees, V = 1351.98(2) A(3), and Z = 2. [Mn(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(H(2)O)(bpy)(2)](ClO(4))(2).MeCN (3.MeCN) crystallizes in the triclinic space group Ponemacr; with a = 11.7817(7) A, b = 12.2400(7) A, c = 13.1672(7) A, alpha = 65.537(2) degrees, beta = 67.407(2) degrees, gamma = 88.638(2) degrees, V = 1574.9(2) A(3), and Z = 2. The cyclic voltammogram (CV) of 1 exhibits two processes, an irreversible oxidation of the [MnCl(4)](2)(-) at E(1/2) approximately 0.69 V vs ferrocene and a reversible reduction at E(1/2) = 0.30 V assigned to the [Mn(2)O(2)(O(2)CMe)Cl(2)(bpy)(2)](+/0) couple (2Mn(IV) to Mn(IV)Mn(III)). In contrast, the CVs of 2 and 3 show only irreversible reduction features. Solid-state magnetic susceptibility (chi(M)) data were collected for complexes 1.1.5H(2)O, 2.H(2)O, and 3.H(2)O in the temperature range 2.00-300 K. The resulting data were fit to the theoretical chi(M)T vs T expression for a Mn(IV)(2) complex derived by use of the isotropic Heisenberg spin Hamiltonian (H = -2JS(1)S(2)) and the Van Vleck equation. The obtained fit parameters were (in the format J/g) -45.0(4) cm(-)(1)/2.00(2), -36.6(4) cm(-)(1)/1.97(1), and -39.3(4) cm(-)(1)/1.92(1), respectively, where J is the exchange interaction parameter between the two Mn(IV) ions. Thus, all three complexes are antiferromagnetically coupled.     

Cation-directed synthesis of tungstosilicates. 2. Synthesis, structure, and characterization of the open Wells-Dawson anion alpha-[{K(H2O)2}(Si2W18O66)]15- and its transiton-metal derivatives [{M(H2O)}(mu-H2O)2K(Si2W18O66)]13- and [{M(H2O)}(mu-H2O)2K{M(H2O)4}(Si2W18O66)]11-

The dimer alpha-[{K(H2O)2}(Si2W18O66)]15- (1), synthesized by reacting K10A-alpha-[SiW9O34] with two equivalents of H+ in aqueous solution, has been characterized by polarography and 183W NMR spectroscopy. Nine resonance signals have been observed with the tetrabutylammonium salt in dimethylformamide/acetonitrile solution, in agreement with the crystal structure of the anion which consists of two A-alpha-[SiW9O34]10- associated through two W-O-W junctions. This anion derives from the Wells-Dawson structure by breaking four W-O-W junctions. The pocket between the two-half-anions can be filled by several metal cations. Reaction of transition-metal cations with 1 leads to the formation of [{M(H2O)}(mu-H2O)2K(Si2W18O66)]13- (1M) (M = Co, Ni, Cu) and [{M(H2O)}(mu-H2O)2K{M(H2O)4}(Si2W18O66)]11- (1M2) (M = Mn, Co, Ni) complexes. One potassium is always included in the pocket with one or two transition metals. Because of the shift of the potassium cation to one side of the anion, the coordination modes of the two transition metals are different. Crystals of 1, 1M, and 1Co2 potassium salts are triclinic (P-1, Z = 2) and crystals of 1M2 potassium salts are monoclinic (P2(1)/n, Z = 4). The symmetry of 1Mand 1M2 complexes is C1 and they are present in the crystal as racemate inversion pairs.     

Synthesis and characterization of iron(III)-substituted, dimeric polyoxotungstates, [Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-XW(9)O(33))(2)](n-) (n = 6, X = As(III), Sb(III); n = 4, X = Se(IV), Te(IV))

Interaction of the lacunary [alpha-XW(9)O(33)](9-) (X = As(III), Sb(III)) with Fe(3+) ions in acidic, aqueous medium leads to the formation of dimeric polyoxoanions, [Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-XW(9)O(33))(2)](6-) (X = As(III), Sb(III)) in high yield. X-ray single-crystal analyses were carried out on Na(6)[Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-AsW(9)O(33))(2)] x 32H(2)O, which crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/m, with a = 20.2493(18) A, b = 15.2678(13) A, c = 16.0689(14) A, beta = 95.766(2) degrees, and Z = 2; Na(6)[Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-SbW(9)O(33))(2)] x 32H(2)O is isomorphous with a = 20.1542(18) A, b = 15.2204(13) A, c = 16.1469(14) A, and beta = 95.795(2) degrees. The selenium and tellurium analogues are also reported, [Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-XW(9)O(33))(2)](4-) (X = Se(IV), Te(IV)). They are synthesized from sodium tungstate and a source of the heteroatom as precursors. X-ray single-crystal analysis was carried out on Cs(4)[Fe(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-SeW(9)O(33))(2)] x 21H(2)O, which crystallizes in the triclinic system, space group P macro 1, with a = 12.6648(10) A, b = 12.8247(10) A, c = 16.1588(13) A, alpha = 75.6540(10) degrees, beta = 87.9550(10) degrees, gamma = 64.3610(10) gamma, and Z = 1. All title polyanions consist of two (beta-XW(9)O(33)) units joined by a central pair and a peripheral pair of Fe(3+) ions leading to a structure with idealized C(2h) symmetry. It was also possible to synthesize the Cr(III) derivatives [Cr(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-XW(9)O(33))(2)](6-) (X = As(III), Sb(III)), the tungstoselenates(IV) [M(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-SeW(9)O(33))(2)]((16)(-)(4n)-) (M(n+) = Cr(3+), Mn(2+), Co(2+), Ni(2+), Zn(2+), Cd(2+), and Hg(2+)), and the tungstotellurates(IV) [M(4)(H(2)O)(10)(beta-TeW(9)O(33))(2)]((16-4n)-) (M(n+) = Cr(3+), Mn(2+), Co(2+), Ni(2+), Cu(2+), Zn(2+), Cd(2+), and Hg(2+)), as determined by FTIR. The electrochemical properties of the iron-containing species were also studied. Cyclic voltammetry and controlled potential coulometry aided in distinguishing between Fe(3+) and W(6+) waves. By variation of pH and scan rate, it was possible to observe the stepwise reduction of the Fe(3+) centers.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Heteropolymate Compound Na_3H_2[Ce_3(H_2O)_(18)Bi_2W_(22)O_(76)]·23H_2O

1 INTRODUCTION As a rich remarkable class of inorganic cluster systems, polyoxometalates continue to be the focus of significant attention in the 21th century because of their various and alluring topologies as well as their unusual physicochemical prope…     

Structure and properties of dinuclear manganese(III) complexes with pentaanionic pentadentate ligands including alkoxo, amido, and phenoxo donors

Doubly bridged mu-alkoxo-mu-X (X = pyrazolato or acetato) dinuclear MnIII complexes of 2-hydroxy-N-{2-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]propyl}benzamide) (H5L1) and 2-hydroxy-N-{2-hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]butyl}benzamide (H5L2), [Mn2(L)(pz)(MeOH)4].xMeOH (1, L = L1, x = 0.5; 2, L = L2, x = 0; Hpz = pyrazole) and [Mn2(L1)(OAc)(MeOH)4] (3), have been prepared, and their structure and magnetic properties have been studied. The X-ray diffraction analysis of 1 (C24.5H34Mn2N4O9.5, triclinic, P, a = 12.2050(7) A, b = 12.7360(8) A, c = 19.2780(10) A, alpha = 99.735(5) degrees , beta = 96.003(4) degrees , gamma = 101.221(5) degrees , V = 2867.6(3) A3, Z = 4), 2 (C25H34Mn2N4O9, triclinic, P, a = 9.4560(5) A, b = 11.0112(5) A, c = 13.8831(6) A, alpha = 90.821(4) degrees , beta = 92.597(4) degrees , gamma = 93.403(4) degrees , V = 1441.29(12) A3, Z = 2), and 3 (C23H32Mn2N2O11, triclinic, P, a = 10.511(5) A, b = 11.713(5) A, c = 13.135(5) A, alpha = 64.401(5) degrees , beta = 74.000(5) degrees , gamma = 66.774(5) degrees , V = 1329.3(10) A3, Z = 2) revealed that all complexes consist of dinuclear units which are further extended into 1D (1 and 3) and 2D (2) supramolecular networks via hydrogen-bonding interactions. Magnetic susceptibility data evidence antiferromagnetic interactions for all three complexes: J = -3.6 cm-1, D approximately 0 cm-1, g = 1.93 (1); J = -2.7 cm-1, D = 0.8 cm-1, g = 1.93 (2); J = -4.9 cm-1, D = 3.8 cm-1, g = 1.95 (3).     

Synthesis and characterization of new coordination polymers generated from oxadiazole-containing organic ligands and inorganic silver(I) salts

The coordination chemistry of the oxadiazole-containing rigid bidentate ligands 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L2) and 2,5-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (L3) with inorganic Ag(I) salts has been investigated. Four new coordination polymers were prepared by solution reactions and fully characterized by infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. [[Ag(L2)]SO3CF3]n (1)(triclinic, P1; a = 10.1231(7) A, b = 13.9340-(10) A, c = 13.9284(10) A, alpha = 116.7300(10) degrees, beta = 94.6890(10) degrees, gamma = 108.7540(10) degrees, Z = 4) was obtained by the combination of L2 with AgOTf in a CH2Cl2/CH3OH mixed-solvent system and features a unique one-dimensional elliptical macrocycle-containing chain motif. The approximate dimensions of the rings are ca. 22 x 11 A. [[Ag-(L2)](ClO4)(CH3OH)0.5(H2O)0.5]n (2) (triclinic, P1; a = 8.4894(5) A, b = 13.9092(8) A, c = 14.1596(8) A, alpha = 71.1410(10) degrees, beta = 77.3350(10) degrees, gamma = 81.5370(10) degrees, Z = 4) was generated from the reaction of L2 with AgClO4 in a H2O/CH3OH mixed-solvent system and consists of one-dimensional chains that are linked to each other by weak noncovalent pi-pi interactions into two-dimensional sheets. Uncoordinated ClO4-counterions and guest solvent molecules are located between the layers. [[Ag(L2)]NO3]n (3) was obtained by the combination of L2 with Ag(NO3)2 in a MeOH/H2O mixed-solvent system (triclinic, P1; a = 8.3155(6) A, b = 8.8521(6) A, c = 9.8070(7) A, alpha = 74.8420(10) degrees, beta = 77.2800(10) degrees, gamma = 68.6760(10) degrees, Z = 2). In the solid state, it exhibits an interesting pair of chains associated with C-H...O hydrogen bonds. [[Ag(L3)]SO3CF3]n (4) is generated from L3 and AgSO3CF3 in a CH2Cl2/MeOH mixed-solvent system and crystallizes in the unusual space group Pnnm, with a = 7.9341(4) A, b = 11.5500(5) A, c = 18.1157(8) A, and Z = 4. It adopts a novel three-dimensional structural motif in the solid state with big rhombic channels (ca. 15 x 10 A).     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and magnetic properties of ([Cu(oxbe)]Mn(H(2)O)[Cu(oxbe)(DMF)])(n).nDMF.nH(2)O: From dissymmetrical mononuclear entities to a 3D heterometallic supramolecular coordination polymer

Self-assembly of the building block [Cu(oxbe)](-) with Mn(II) led to a novel coordination polymer ([Cu(oxbe)]Mn(H(2)O)[Cu(oxbe)(DMF)])n).nDMF.nH(2)O, where H(3)oxbe is a new dissymmetrical ligand N-benzoato-N'-(2-aminoethyl)oxamido and DMF = dimethylformamide. The crystal forms in the triclinic system, space group Ponemacr;, with a = 9.260(4) A, b = 12.833(5) A, c = 15.274(6) A, alpha = 76.18(3) degrees, beta = 82.7(3) degrees, gamma = 82.31(3) degrees, and Z = 2. The crystal structure of the title complex reveals that the two-dimensional bimetallic layers are constructed of Cu(II)Mn(II)Cu(II) chains linked together by carboxylate bridge and hydrogen bonds help to produce a novel three-dimensional channel-like structure. The magnetic susceptibility measurements (5-300 K) were analyzed by means of the Hamiltonian H = -2JS(Mn)(S(Cu1) + S(Cu2)), leading to J = -17.4 cm(-1).     

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Structural Characterization of Layered Vanadium Oxides Incorporating Organic Cations: alpha-, beta-(H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(3))[V(4)O(10)] and alpha-, beta-(H(2)N(C(2)H(4))(2)NH(2))[V(4)O(10)

Four new layered mixed-valence vanadium oxides, which contain interlamellar organic cations, alpha-(H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(3))[V(4)O(10)] (1a), beta-(H(3)N(CH(2))(2)NH(3))[V(4)O(10)] (1b), alpha-(H(2)N(C(2)H(4))(2)NH(2))[V(4)O(10)] (2a), and beta-(H(2)N(C(2)H(4))(2)NH(2))[V(4)O(10)] (2b), have been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and their single-crystal structures determined: 1a, triclinic, space group P&onemacr;, a = 6.602(2) ?, b = 7.638(2) ?, c = 5.984(2) ?, alpha = 109.55(3) degrees, beta = 104.749(2) degrees, gamma = 82.31(3) degrees, Z = 1; 1b, triclinic, P&onemacr;, a = 6.387(1) ?, b = 7.456(2) ?, c = 6.244(2) ?, alpha = 99.89(2) degrees, beta = 102.91(2) degrees, gamma = 78.74(2) degrees, Z = 1; 2a, triclinic, P&onemacr;, a = 6.3958(5) ?, b = 8.182(1) ?, c = 6.3715(7) ?, alpha = 105.913(9) degrees, beta = 104.030(8) degrees, gamma = 94.495(8) degrees, Z = 1; 2b, monoclinic, space group P2(1)/n, a = 9.360(2) ?, b = 6.425(3) ?, c = 10.391(2) ?, beta = 105.83(1) degrees, Z = 2. All four of the compounds contain mixed-valence V(5+)/V(4+) vanadium oxide layers constructed from V(5+)O(4) tetrahedra and pairs of edge-sharing V(4+)O(5) square pyramids with protonated organic amines occupying the interlayer space.     

Building block approach to nanostructures: step-by-step assembly of large lanthanide-containing polytungstoarsenate aggregates

Three large cerium-containing polytungstoarsenate aggregates have been synthesized via a step-by-step assembly process. Reaction of Na(9)[AsW(9)O(33)] precursors, ceric sulfate and potassium citrate in an acidic aqueous solution at pH = 3 led to the isolation of a new dimeric sandwich-type compound K(9)Na(7)[{Ce(2)O(H(2)O)(5)}{WO(H(2)O)}{AsW(9)O(33)}(2)](2). approximately 48H(2)O. The presence of the citrate anion prevents precipitation of simple lanthanide salts with polyoxometalates. The reaction of compound with alpha-alanine at pH = 2 resulted in the formation of a new alanine-decorated cryptand compound K(2)Na(10)[Ce(4)As(4)W(44)O(151)(ala)(4)(OH)(2)(H(2)O)(10)]. approximately 40H(2)O. The reaction between compound and MnCl(2) at pH = 5 yielded the other inorganic cryptate Mn(0.5)K(5)Na(18)[Ce(4)As(4)W(41)O(149)]. approximately 50H(2)O. All compounds are characterized by elemental analyses, TG analyses, IR, UV-Vis absorption spectra, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), single crystal X-ray diffraction and electrochemical analyses. The crystal data for these compounds: , triclinic, P1[combining macron], a = 12.314(3) A, b = 17.953(4) A, c = 22.355(5) A, alpha = 90.18(3) degrees , beta = 101.97(3) degrees, gamma = 91.08(3) degrees , Z = 1; monoclinic, P2(1)/n, a = 23.4483(15) A, b = 21.8764(13) A, c = 23.6930(14) A, beta = 111.0560 degrees , Z = 2; , triclinic, P1[combining macron], a = 20.636(4) A, b = 23.000(4) A, c = 25.039(4) A, alpha = 81.991(3) degrees , beta = 73.333(3) degrees, gamma = 74.835(3) degrees, Z = 2. Electrochemical analyses of compounds suggest that tetravalent cerium ion can be stabilized by the polyanions with high negative charges.     

Coordination polymers based on cobridging of rigid and flexible spacer ligands: syntheses, crystal structures, and magnetic properties of [Mn(bpy)(H2O)(C4H4O4)].0.5bpy, Mn(bpy)(C5H6O4), and Mn(bpy)(C6H8O4)

Reactions of 4,4'-bipyridine (bpy) with Mn(C(4)H(4)O(4)).4H(2)O and Mn(C(5)H(6)O(4)).4H(2)O in methanolic aqueous solutions yielded [Mn(bpy)(H(2)O)(C(4)H(4)O(4))].0.5bpy (1) and Mn(bpy)(C(5)H(6)O(4)) (2), respectively, and reactions of freshly prepared Mn(OH)(2)(-)(2)(x)(CO(3))(x).yH(2)O, adipic acid and 4,4'-bipyridine in a methanolic aqueous solution afforded Mn(bpy)(C(6)H(8)O(4)) (3). The six-coordinate Mn atoms in 1 are interlinked by flexible succinato ligands to form layers, which are sustained by rigid bpy ligands into an 3D open framework with the free bpy molecules in tunnels. The ribbonlike chains in 2 result from Mn atoms bridged by glutarato ligands and are connected by bpy ligands into open layers. In 3, the Mn atoms are bridged by both bpy and adipato ligands to form 3D nanoporous frameworks and 2-fold interpenetration of the resulting 3D frameworks completes the crystal structure. In comparison with 1 and 2, compound 3 displays significant antiferromagnetic behavior at low temperature. The antiferromagnetic exchange becomes stronger from 1 through 2 to 3, and the antiferromagnetic ordering of Mn(2+) centers is related to the syn-syn bridging mode of the terminal carboxylate groups of alpha,omega-dicarboxylate anions. Crystal data: C(19)H(18)MnN(3)O(5) (1), monoclinic P2(1)/c, a= 11.686(2) A, b = 17.847(2) A, c = 8.852(1) A, beta = 99.67(1) degrees, V = 1819.9(4) A(3), Z = 4, D(c) = 1.545 g.cm(-3); C(15)H(14)MnN(2)O(4) (2), triclinic P, a = 8.145(2) A, b = 9.574(2) A, c = 10.180(1) A, alpha = 108.01(3) degrees, beta = 93.55(3) degrees, gamma = 105.30(1) degrees, V = 719.2(2) A(3), Z = 2, D(c) = 1.576 g.cm(-3); C(15)H(14)MnN(2)O(4) (3), triclinic P, a = 8.544(1) A, b= 8.881(1) A, c = 10.949(2) A, alpha = 108.81(1) degrees, beta = 95.40(1) degrees, gamma = 101.94(1) degrees, V = 757.7(2) A(3), Z = 2, D(c) = 1.557 g.cm(-3).     

Aqueous speciation studies of europium(III) phosphotungstate

The incorporation of lanthanide ions into polyoxometalates may be a unique approach to generate new luminescent, magnetic, and catalytic functional materials. To realize these new applications of lanthanide polyoxometalates, it is imperative to understand the solution speciation chemistry and its impact on solid-state materials. In this study we find that the aqueous speciation of europium(III) and the trivacant polyoxometalate, PW9O34 9-, is a function of pH, countercation, and stoichiometry. For example, at low pH, the lacunary (PW11O39)7- predominates and the 1:1 Eu(PW11O39)4-, 2, forms. As the pH is increased, the 1:2 complex, Eu(PW11O39)2 11- species, 3, and (NH4)22[(Eu2PW10O38)4(W3O8(H2O)2(OH)4].44H2O, a Eu8 hydroxo/oxo cluster, 1, form. Countercations modulate this effect; large countercations, such as K+ and Cs+, promote the formation of species 3 and 1. Addition of Al(III) as a counterion results in low pH and formation of [Eu(H2O)3(alpha-2-P2W17O61)]2, 4, with Al(III) counterions bound to terminal W-O bonds. The four species observed in these speciation studies have been isolated, crystallized, and characterized by X-ray crystallography, solution multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, and other appropriate tech-niques. These species are 1, (NH4)22[(Eu2PW10O38)4(W3O8(H2O)2(OH)4].44H2O (P; a=20.2000(0), b=22.6951(6), c=25.3200(7) A; alpha=65.6760(10), beta=88.5240(10), gamma=86.0369(10) degrees; V=10550.0(5) A3; Z=2), 2, Al(H3O)[Eu(H2O)2PW11O34].20H2O (P, a=11.4280(23), b=11.5930(23), c=19.754(4) A; alpha=103.66(3), beta=95.29(3), gamma=102.31(3) degrees; V =2456.4(9) A3; Z=2), 3, Cs11Eu(PW11O34)2.28H2O (P; a=12.8663(14), b=19.8235(22), c=21.7060(23) A; alpha=114.57(0), beta=91.86(0), gamma=102.91(0) degrees ; V=4858.3(9) A3; Z=2), 4, Al2(H3O)8[Eu(H2O)3(alpha-2-P2W17O61)]2.29H2O (P; a=12.649(6), b=16.230(8), c=21.518(9) A; alpha=111.223(16), beta=94.182(18), gamma=107.581(17) degrees ; V=3842(3) A3; Z=1).